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Taja Jumilla Reserva 2003
Posted On 09-01-2008 , 7:27 PM
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Taja Reserva 2003 has medium purple color; hints of plum, cherry, and spice on the nose (very aromatic); lingering flavors, fresh fruit on the front palate, plum, cherry, little cranberry, smooth finish on the back palate; a little acidic and soft tannins. This is an excellent value for $9.99.
Taja Reserva is owned by Bordeaux wine producer Mahler-Besse. I purchased Taja Reserva 2003 from Paul's of Chevy Chase.
"90 Points Wine Spectator"
Wine: Taja Reserva
Vintage: 2003
Region: Jumilla
Grape: 50% Monastrell (Mourvedre), 20% Cabernet Sauvignon, 20% Tempranillo, 10% Merlot
Cost: $9.99 |
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Cat Amongst the Pigeons - 2007
Posted On 08-04-2008 , 8:18 PM
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Hot off the press!! I received my weekly email from Paul's of Chevy Chase this morning and it was full of good news. The 2007 vintage of Barossa Earth "Cat Amongst the Pigeons" is in stock and available in limited quantity.
Here are my tasting notes from the 2006 vintage.
1. "Nine Lives" Shiraz (92 points Wine Advocate) - opaque purple in color, hints of spice on the nose, and layers of flavor; blueberry and blackberry. Very nice finish.
2. "Cat Walk" Cabernet Sauvignon (91 points Wine Advocate) - purple / black in color, again hints of spice on the nose, and a nice layer of cherry...juicy wine with a smooth finish.
3. "Alley Cat" Shiraz (70%) / Grenache (30%) (91 points Wine Advocate) - one of my favorites..deep color, hints of cherry and blueberry on the nose and palate...very smooth beginning to end with a lingering finish on the palate.
4. "Fat Cat" Shiraz (75%) / Cabernet Sauvignon (25%) (91 points Wine Advocate) - my favorite...nice deep color...espresso and licorice aromas, very juice and sweet fruit smooth finish.
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Memorial Day, Grilling, and Wine
Posted On 05-22-2008 , 11:50 PM
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The summer season begins this weekend with Memorial Day and weather is forecasted to be very nice in the Washington, DC metropolitan area. This means, dust off those grills and fire them up! Hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs, steaks, seafood, and of course WINE. Several local wine shops that I frequent in the Washington DC area having excellent sales (some are offering 30% off). So visit Chevy Chase Wine & Spirits, Paul's of Chevy Chase, and Pearson's Wine & Spirits to get your summer started right and pick up that perfect bottle of wine.
Here are some recommendations for you to try:
Burgers: Wines that stand up to the flavors, toppings, & ingredients in a burger.
Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Monastrell, Malbec, Syrah, Zinfandel (w/ barbecue sauce)
Fish: Wines that are medium bodied that will retain a little acidity.
Albarino, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Noir, Viognier, White Burgundy
Shellfish: Wines that are light, crisp, high acidity.
Albarino, Cava, Pinot Gris, Sauvignon Blanc
Steaks: Wines that are rich and complex.
Cabernet, Grenache, Merlot, Syrah
I hope you enjoy your Memorial Holiday and try some new wines this summer.
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Pontecilla Tempranillo 2006 - Calatayud
Posted On 05-04-2008 , 7:38 PM
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Spain is continuing to produce wines of excellent quality at an affordable price. Pontecilla Tempranillo 2006 represents wines of this quality and price. Pontecilla 2006 has a deep purple color, light berry fruit and a hint of vanilla on the nose and palate. There was a little spice and a smooth finish.
Pontecilla 2006 is recommended to be enjoyed with meat or chorizo (a pork sausage spiced with garlic and peppers). I didn't have chorizo, but I found Pollo Asado Autentico at Trader Joe's. This is thinly sliced chicken breast seasoned with black pepper, garlic, onion flakes, cilantro, paprika, crushed chiles, lime powder, cayenne, ground cumin, bell peppers, and laurel. The chicken is pre-packaged and marinading in all of these ingredients. I emptied the entire packaged in the skillet and sauteed for less than 10 minutes until it was done.
I purchased Pontecilla 2006 from Paul's of Chevy Chase for an excellent price of $7.49.
Wine: Pontecilla
Vintage: 2006
Region: Calatayud
Grape: Tempranillo
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Fine & Vine - Woodfire Cuisine
Posted On 04-16-2008 , 9:20 PM
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Taster66 only has a couple of weeks left in the Hampton Roads area before he is on the road again. He is commenting on Fire & Vine in Va. Beach.
"I was out on a Wednesday night for dinner(Hump Day). I went to FIRE AND VINE restaurant located in Va. Beach in the Hilltop area. It was a very exciting experience. In my opinion, it was the best restaurant associate with wine that I have every attended. The service was excellent. The staff was very knowledgeable about their menu and wine selection. The atmosphere was very cozy and romantic. I think FIRE AND VINE would make an excellent place for an after work gathering. Their entree's were very tasty. We had the all natural Semi boneless half chicken and the rockfish.
Their wine selection was incredible. FIRE AND VINE has over 500 different types of wines for tasting. FIRE AND VINE serves "flight" of wines. I tasted a "flight of CAB's". OBERON CABERNET(CA) and JIM BARRY COVER DRIVE CABERNET(AUSTRALIA) were excellent. The third one was STUHMULLER CABERNET(CA) which had a chalky aftertaste. My favorite was the JIM BARRY COVER DRIVE .
Along with the flight of wines is a scorecard of each wine that was sampled. I thought that was an excellent idea. Not many keep scorecards of the wine that they taste while they are out socially. You are even able to keep the card to take home with you for future reference.
FIRE AND VINE is an excellent choice for a nice evening out with your spouse or a social gathering with friends. I WILL DEFINITELY MAKE A RETURN VISIT TO FIRE AND VINE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. I will recommend FIRE AND VINE to all of my friends for a nice evening outing..."
Taster66 thanks for reporting in...
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